Rokos Group Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Alameda Health System
September 23, 2025 – Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has placed Lisa Laurent as the new chief medical officer of Alameda Health System (AHS) in Alameda, CA. “It was an honor to work with James Jackson, CEO, and his team throughout the search process,” said Greg Rokos, managing partner of Rokos Group. “We wish them a long and successful relationship and look forward to watching the amazing work they do to support their communities and provide healthcare to all. We are honored to have been selected to lead this important national search and appreciate the opportunity to support our partner in delivering care to their communities.”
Dr. Laurent most recently served as chief medical officer at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. She is a board-certified radiologist and experienced physician leader who previously served as the Central Iowa Market chief medical officer at MercyOne in Des Moines. Previously, Dr. Laurent served as chief medical officer for CommonSpirit Health at CHI St. Alexius in Bismarck, ND. She was an independent practitioner for over 20 years and served as chief of staff at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.
Dr. Laurent received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed her diagnostic radiology residency training at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, followed by a cross-sectional imaging fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a prominent Harvard Medical School teaching hospital.
Ms. Laurent will serve as the senior medical leader and strategic visionary for Alameda Health System. Collaborating closely with clinical chiefs, department chairs, the president of the medical staff, and other medical leaders, she will ensure seamless alignment between clinical priorities and operational goals.
Alameda Health System stands as a cornerstone of public health care in the region, encompassing five hospitals and four wellness centers, with over 800 beds and a network of 1,000 dedicated physicians. Founded in 1864, as the Alameda County Infirmary, AHS has built a rich legacy of service, innovation, and community commitment. Today the organization has 4,500 employees.
Rokos Group is a retained executive search firm specializing in the recruitment of healthcare executives. With over 30 years of experience, they partner closely with healthcare, life sciences, and non-profit organizations in the Western U.S. to build and augment senior leadership teams. Their innovative approach incorporates video technology to deliver a personalized and efficient search process.
Mr. Rokos brings over 30 years of experience to his clients. He has helped healthcare organizations including hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, non-profits, life sciences companies, health plans, and physician groups recruit executive leaders across all C-Suite roles including CEO, COO, CFO, CNO, CMO, CHRO. Throughout his career, Mr. Rokos has worked with some of the most respected healthcare organizations including Keck Medicine of USC, UCI Health, Universal Health Services, Huntington Health, Tenet Healthcare, Sansum Clinic, and Dignity Health.
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In addition to his executive search work, in 2008 Mr. Rokos founded a pioneering video interview company, GreenJobInterview.com which twice made the Inc. 500 fastest growing private companies in America list working with Fortune 500 clients that included Walmart, PepsiCo, Mayo Clinic, and Home Depot. After growing the business to 30+ employees serving 200+ clients, Mr. Rokos led the firm through its successful acquisition in 2017.
Keck Medicine of USC Search
Rokos Group was recently retained by Keck Medicine of USC to lead its search for a new CFO. Reporting to the president and CEO of USC Health System, the CFO serves as the senior-most financial leader across the entire health system. This individual is responsible for directing a comprehensive, high-performing financial organization that supports the clinical enterprise while aligning with the academic and research goals of the university.
The CFO serves as a strategic partner and advisor to a broad set of institutional leaders, including the CFOs of the University and Keck School of Medicine, the CEOs of Keck Medical Center, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital, and USC Care Medical Group. The role also requires active engagement with the USC and Health System Board of Trustees and governance committees.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
